Sojourn Shelter & Services, in collaboration with LLCC Compliance and Prevention, is hosting the “Silent Witness” exhibit in A. Lincoln Commons today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exhibit is self-guided, so participants can come and leave at any time throughout the program. “Silent Witness” seeks to honor the lives of local domestic violence victims by shedding light on their stories. The exhibit serves as a reminder of why awareness of intimate partner violence is vital for the well-being of our community. We invite all students, staff and faculty to view the exhibit and carry the exhibit’s message with them as Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close.
Notice regarding end-of-month deposits
The deadline to submit your deposits to LLCC Finance is Wednesday, Oct. 30 before noon. Please hand the deposit to Nichole Coffey or Jessie Maddox as monies should not be left unattended.
As a reminder, if you have taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to the finance department on a daily basis.
If you have questions, please contact LLCC Student Accounts at 786-2480. Thank you!
Still time to vote for the LLCC OMOT People’s Choice Award
LLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibit, housed in the Trutter Museum, remains open through Thursday, Oct. 31. Please check it out and vote for the LLCC’s People’s Choice Award before the end of day Thursday! The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will receive a $50 Visa gift card courtesy of the Trutter Museum.
A few pieces are for sale! Do some holiday shopping for that someone special and see if you can find them a one-of-a-kind gift! Contact Misty or Lindee if you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork that is for sale.
All pieces awarded first place at the LLCC OMOT exhibit will move on to the OMOT city-wide exhibit. The OMOT city-wide exhibit will be at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 North Fourth Street, Nov. 5-23. The city-wide awards, as well as the city-wide best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
OMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council. The purpose of OMOT is to help local businesses, agencies, educational and medical institutions identify and celebrate the artistic talents of people they employ.
Misty Hagstrom, 786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu
Donate coats to Eastside Pride’s 13th annual coat drive by Nov. 1
Help the LLCC Black Student Union collect clean, slightly used or new coats to be donated to local public schools and shelters for the 13th annual coat drive sponsored by Eastside Pride. A box will be available in LLCC Student Success from now until Nov. 1. Thank you for helping to keep children and families warm this winter. If you have any questions, contact Doris Williams at Doris.Williams@llcc.edu or Laurie Clemons at Laurie.Clemons@llcc.edu.
Latest edition of FORWARD
The latest edition of FORWARD magazine has been arriving in mailboxes throughout the LLCC district and is now available online! Read articles about LLCC Ag expanding with a new building and technology, LLCC Aviation advancing with a Learjet, active classrooms and dynamic learning, students cleaning up a reef in Belize, and how LLCC is preparing students for careers in music, history, cybersecurity, hospitality, English, dental assisting and more! There is also a list of all LLCC programs and Community Education classes.
LLCC named “Best Continuing Education”
LLCC has been honored as “Best Continuing Education” in the Life & Wellness category of Illinois Times’ Best of Springfield 2019!
Electrical and data installation work to begin Monday
Starting on Monday, Oct. 28, contractors will begin installing underground electrical and data on the east side of Menard Hall over to Cass Gym. They will have directional boring and other machines set up in this area over the course of the next two weeks. Please use caution and be aware of all construction traffic as you drive and walk in this area of the Springfield campus during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 786-9605 or tim.ervin@llcc.edu.
Farewell reception for Junell Ransdell Oct. 31
Come say “auf wiedersehen” to Junell Ransdell, associate vice president, human resources, and enjoy some of her favorite things! A farewell reception and open house will be held Oct. 31 from 1-3 p.m. in LLCC Human Resources. Stop in to say so long, farewell to our dear friend and colleague, and wish her well as she embarks on a new adventure in Indiana!
Chemistry Club hosting Haunted Lab this evening
The LLCC Chemistry Club is hosting the seventh annual “Haunted Lab” today, Oct. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in upper Sangamon Hall on the LLCC-Springfield campus.
Children ages five and older and their parents/guardians are invited to the free event. Pre-registration is required at www.llcc.edu/haunted-lab.
Children will see “spooky” science demonstrations and learn about experiments they can do at home. Experiments will be conducted by club members under the guidance of Jennifer Ramm, LLCC professor of chemistry.
Science demonstration shows will run about 20 minutes and will take place in Sangamon Hall Rooms 2213. Children will see bubbles, color changes, fire and much more as they learn about science.
Shows begin every 30 minutes at 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Before and after the shows, children can participate in hands-on activities and face painting across the hall in Room 2216.
Children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to the event. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
JCPenney Suit-Up Event today
The JCPenney Suit-Up Event takes place today, Oct. 25! Student-focused activities will take place beginning at 2 p.m. The special discount is 30% off regular and sale-priced merchandise, such as career wear, business casual attire, shoes, accessories and more. These discounts are for the entire LLCC community: students, staff, faculty and alumni until the close of business tomorrow night (9 p.m.). Bring your LLCC ID to qualify for the discounts. A special section of cash registers will be designated for the LLCC Suit-Up Event checkout. Be sure to follow directions to use the correct registers. Look for Suit-Up signs or ask JCPenney employees to direct you to the correct place.